"Take as much stuff off your plate as possible, so you can focus on doing what’s important, and doing it well. "
~ Leo Babauta
"Don’t spend time on tasks that aren’t important. Sometimes we like to add to our plates, just to feel busy, to feel worthy. If it’s not important, let it go. If it is important and you really don’t have the time to worry about it, delegate it. This is another area where I fail dismally. I tend to keep everything to myself, try do get to everything on my own. Asking for assistance does not mean you’re weak. It means you know your strengths. I know now that I cannot do everything. "
~ Cheryl-Anne Roelofsz
~ Leo Babauta
"Don’t spend time on tasks that aren’t important. Sometimes we like to add to our plates, just to feel busy, to feel worthy. If it’s not important, let it go. If it is important and you really don’t have the time to worry about it, delegate it. This is another area where I fail dismally. I tend to keep everything to myself, try do get to everything on my own. Asking for assistance does not mean you’re weak. It means you know your strengths. I know now that I cannot do everything. "
~ Cheryl-Anne Roelofsz
Cost of Hiring an Office Assistant vs. the Cost of Partnering with an Administrative Consultant?
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PART-TIME HIRING OF AN OFFICE ASSISTANT
Annual Total: $23,108 *estimated ** inclusive of recruiting, hiring, training, etc. |
PARTNERING WITH AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT
**You are paying only for service hours utilized, not:
Based on 30 hours per Monthly Support Package @ $45.00/hr.* (*support packages varies based on hours needed) Annual Total: $16,200 |
COST SAVINGS
Based on the comparison above, you save $6,908 per year by contracting with an administrative consultant realizing savings in the areas of overhead, recruiting, hiring, training, taxes and benefits even though the administrative consultant's hourly or flat fee is more. In addition, you will note a time and efficiency savings as the administrative consultant is more experienced and efficient, thus you gain time savings by not having to train the new employee.
An office assistant will be paid based on an 8-hour day plus benefits/overhead vs. an administrative consultant completing the assignment in 3-4 hours (dependent upon the assignment) at a package price or flat-hourly rate.
Based on the comparison above, you save $6,908 per year by contracting with an administrative consultant realizing savings in the areas of overhead, recruiting, hiring, training, taxes and benefits even though the administrative consultant's hourly or flat fee is more. In addition, you will note a time and efficiency savings as the administrative consultant is more experienced and efficient, thus you gain time savings by not having to train the new employee.
An office assistant will be paid based on an 8-hour day plus benefits/overhead vs. an administrative consultant completing the assignment in 3-4 hours (dependent upon the assignment) at a package price or flat-hourly rate.
SERVICES AND RATES
The Quintessential Office offers the following services. Please note that this listing is not all-inclusive, which simply means if you require a service and it is not listed, please ask about it. Currently, rates are billed by the hour at a base rate of $45 per hour, one hour minimum.
TQO, will be transitioning to a client/consultant service value packaging fee structure--fees will be determined by the service value instead of billing by the hour and constantly watching the clock to ensure that both client and consultant are getting their time and money's worth. *Not all services will transition to this billing structure as some tasks are best billed by the hour.
TQO, will be transitioning to a client/consultant service value packaging fee structure--fees will be determined by the service value instead of billing by the hour and constantly watching the clock to ensure that both client and consultant are getting their time and money's worth. *Not all services will transition to this billing structure as some tasks are best billed by the hour.
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OPERATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Typing Research Business Letters/Correspondence Email Management Calendar Management/Reminder Service Newsletters Brochures Forms Design Event Planning PowerPoint Presentations DOCUMENT REVIEW SERVICES Editing Proofing APA Style Formating for Researchers, Students, Dissertations, and Master Thesis/Capstone Projects Newsletters Brochures |
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Research airline schedules and prices Car rental Hotel reservations Schedule Appointments WEB SERVICES* Website Design Website Maintenance |
MONTHLY SERVICE PACKAGES
Value-added packages are provided with payment as a simple monthly fee. Monthly plans are designed to be cost-effective and are suitable for developing a long-term business relationship with your Administrative Consultant.
*Website design and maintenance billed at a higher rate. If you require this service, we can discuss in more detail during the initial consult.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
~ Complimentary consultation.
~ Full payment or 50% deposit (based on service contracted) required on all project-based assignments or
packages, prior to the commencement of work. Payment is due the first of the month unless otherwise
stated.
~ A signed contract is required before the commencement of work. Designed to protect both of us.
~ A one-hour minimum on all services.
~ Monthly invoice provided.
~ A 20% surcharge added to all rush, Sunday or holiday requests.
~ 14-day written notice of cancellation of services and full payment of balance required.
ADDITIONAL PAYMENT POLICIES TO BE DISCUSSED DURING CONSULTATION.
~ Full payment or 50% deposit (based on service contracted) required on all project-based assignments or
packages, prior to the commencement of work. Payment is due the first of the month unless otherwise
stated.
~ A signed contract is required before the commencement of work. Designed to protect both of us.
~ A one-hour minimum on all services.
~ Monthly invoice provided.
~ A 20% surcharge added to all rush, Sunday or holiday requests.
~ 14-day written notice of cancellation of services and full payment of balance required.
ADDITIONAL PAYMENT POLICIES TO BE DISCUSSED DURING CONSULTATION.
Charities and Schools
Registered charities and schools are eligible for a 10% discount on all packages.
Referral Bonuses
Clients are eligible for a 10% discount for referred clients that sign-up for any service with TQO within a six-month period. Discount will be reflected on next monthly billing after referred client sign-up. Provide TQO with the name of referral and have them mention your name/business as the referring agent to receive discount.
Registered charities and schools are eligible for a 10% discount on all packages.
Referral Bonuses
Clients are eligible for a 10% discount for referred clients that sign-up for any service with TQO within a six-month period. Discount will be reflected on next monthly billing after referred client sign-up. Provide TQO with the name of referral and have them mention your name/business as the referring agent to receive discount.
